Fried Chicken Bao Buns
Soft and squishy bao buns filled with crispy fried chicken, crunchy fresh salad, fragrant herbs and sriracha mayo goodness. This recipe is great for the whole family! Surprisingly easy to assemble and even easier to eat!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
To serve
- 12 frozen bao buns
- mayonnaise
- sriracha sauce
- ¼ iceberg lettuce - thinly shredded
- ½ small red onion - thinly sliced
- 8 baby gherkins - thinly sliced
- a handful of coriander
- 2 thinly sliced spring onions
Coat the chicken thighs in seasoned flour then coat in buttermilk. Finally smother in the coat n cook crumb mix and set aside.
Heat liquid coconut oil over a medium heat in a deep heavy based pan. Fry the chicken for 5 minutes on each side constantly rotating so the chicken doesn’t burn. Shake off excess oil and transfer onto paper towels. Slice chicken pieces into thirds.
Heat bao buns according to packet instructions.
To serve, open your bao buns - smear with mayo and sriracha, top with iceberg, onion, gherkins, and a slice of fried chicken - finish off with spring onion and coriander.
Enjoy while fresh and hot!